Valerie Harper Joins 'Dancing With The Stars' Along With Amber Riley (REPORT)

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Get excited "Mary Tyler Moore" fans, Valerie Harper is reportedly going dancing.

According to TMZ, Harper -- who was revealed she had terminal cancer earlier this year -- has joined the "Dancing With The Stars" cast for Season 17.

Harper, who many TV viewers will fondly recall as Rhoda Morgenstern, was not expected to live past June of this year, but is reportedly doing well enough to sign on to the physically demanding reality dance competition show.

"Glee" alumna Amber Riley is also rumored to have signed on to the cast, as reported by Wetpaint, and the actress hinted at her new gig through Instagram on Wednesday.

Leah Remini, Elizabeth Berkley, Christina Milian and Snooki are also rumored to appear on the show's upcoming season.

ABC declined to comment on casting rumors. The new "Dancing With the Stars" cast will be announced on Wednesday, September 4 on "Good Morning America."

UPDATE: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Leah Remini has officially signed on for Season 17 of "Dancing With The Stars."

"Dancing With the Stars" returns Monday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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